Little Rock, Arkansas – A cold front moving through Arkansas will bring light to locally moderate rainfall from Tuesday into Wednesday, with the highest totals expected across central and southern portions of the state.
According to the National Weather Service office in Little Rock, rainfall amounts will generally range from a few hundredths of an inch across northern Arkansas to as much as one-quarter inch in parts of central, southern, and southeastern Arkansas. Areas near Pine Bluff, El Dorado, and Monticello are favored to see the highest totals as the front progresses southward.
Rain chances increase Tuesday and continue into Wednesday, mainly affecting roadways including Interstate 30, Interstate 40, Interstate 530, US-65, US-67, and US-82. While no flooding concerns have been identified, wet pavement and occasional ponding in low-lying areas could impact travel during peak commute periods.
Temperatures today are expected to run a few degrees above normal ahead of the front, providing mild daytime conditions. Behind the front, cooler air filters into the region on Wednesday, with high temperatures dropping approximately five to seven degrees below normal across much of the state.
The National Weather Service notes that this will be a low-impact rain event, with steady but generally light rainfall. No thunderstorms or severe weather are expected, and rainfall totals should remain below levels that typically cause travel disruptions.
As precipitation tapers off Wednesday afternoon, cooler and drier conditions will settle in across Arkansas. Roads are expected to dry out gradually, improving travel conditions later in the day.
This weather pattern may be most noticeable for commuters, school transportation, and freight traffic traveling along the I-30 and I-40 corridors from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time on wet roads and remain alert for changing conditions.
